Tangled Love

CHAPTER 40

"I'm sorry. Forgive me."

Jake is sat on the foot of my bed and I'm cross legged on the top, resting against my pillows. We've spent the last five minutes staring at each other silently until he finally apologised. I look up at him from under my lashes and he grins at me boyishly, looking apologetic.

"You confuse me Jake."

Jake shuffles closer to me, the smile from his face dropping.

"Emily look, I really didn't mean to walk out on you. I don't purposely set out to confuse the hell out of your feelings." He admits, running his hand through his hair. His expression turns serious and I nod slowly.

He’s afraid of something but I don't want to push him to tell me.

"I have a reason for why I'm so cold and distant at times but I can't tell you yet. I'm working on it Emily, I really am. I'm not very good at this whole apologising thing," he mumbles, confirming my suspicions.

all put up barriers, some more than others. It takes a strong character to

gives me a small smile

sending shivers down my spine. His arms wrap around me in an embrace and I return it,

I say in response, earning a chuckle

be so full of yourself

back, his eyes flash with intensity as he looks through mine. It feels like he's searching every part of me and I blink, suddenly

surprising me and resting his forehead against mine. I suck in a breath, forcing

between my eyes before dropping down to

surprise. I suck in a deep breath, his words causing my stomach

I say quietly, my heart hammering against my chest. If I remain silent, he could probably hear

fun of him, I decide to be truthful,

"Yes, I do."

from the way my shoulders rose and fell as I breathe to the scarlet blush staining my cheeks. He lightly takes hold of my

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